Low-carbon good lives

We all strive for a good life, but what this means or might involve is impacted by time, culture, context, and individual-level factors. As the climate and associated environmental and social crises continue to develop, it is crucial that we explore how we might be able to lead inclusive ‘low carbon good lives’, which encompass high levels of human wellbeing alongside increased care for the planet. This entry takes an interdisciplinary approach to outline current understandings of the factors that may constitute low carbon good lives, covering both leisure and workplace practices. In doing so, it also highlights the actions that may help to support and encourage transitions to low carbon good lives including the role of the arts, business, and social infrastructure. Ultimately, the entry calls for a combined effort of actors across disciplines, geographic borders, and societal levels to help imagine and implement sustainable prosperity.